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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.61%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$29,818

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Colby – Sawyer College prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Colby – Sawyer College

Also known as Colby-Sawyer

2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV

Colby - Sawyer College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colby-Sawyer is nearly a thousand yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Colby-Sawyer accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 16% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at colby-sawyer.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Colby - Sawyer College "Chargers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
  • Skiing (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to view more about Colby - Sawyer College may check out their website at http://colby-sawyer.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colby-Sawyer offers a bachelor's degree program in graphic design.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Graphic Design program at Colby – Sawyer College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Colby-Sawyer accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Colby – Sawyer College may provide services including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs

Intercollegiate Athletics

Colby – Sawyer College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (North Atlantic Conference)
  • Basketball (North Atlantic Conference)
  • Track and Field (North Atlantic Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Equestrian